Movie Genre: Western

Just over a year ago McClintock! was released on Blu-ray by Olive Films, but Paramount is releasing the Authentic Collector's Edition today that's derived from original film elements. This is the version to own if you're a dedicated fan of one of The Duke's best films.

I'll be honest. I didn't see this film in the theaters because of Roseanne Barr. Her loudmouth character on the show by her first name really rubbed me raw, especially the later years of it. With that said, she is a brilliant comedian and actress, and I was dead wrong about missing this one because of her. She sold her role as Maggie the cow, and brought some fresh spirit with it.

The Big Country is a romantic western with some dramatic elements that stars Gregory Peck as an easterner who arrives to the 'big country' out west, looking to wed his girl and settle down. Instead, he finds himself in the middle of a land battle between two rival families.

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, CBS/Paramount is set to release Little Big Man on Blu-ray for the first time. The acclaimed and anti-establishment film starring Dustin Hoffman is enjoyable, but this particular release is not definitive.

Any list of classic western movies would not be complete without The Magnificent Seven, released in 1960. With a talented Director in John Sturges and a star studded cast, as well as being based off of The Seven Samurai (a classic in its own right), The Magnificent Seven was destined for greatness. MGM recently brought the film to Blu-ray, and did a fine job with the release, too.

The Man With No Name Trilogy includes three Clint Eastwood / Sergio Leone films, one of which is A Fistful of Dollars. Released in 1964, this 'spaghetti western' is, simply put, a classic. Previously released on Blu-ray in the Man With No Name Trilogy, Fistful is now available as a standalone Blu-ray release.

In 1976, Clint Eastwood starred and directed in one of his most prolific roles with The Outlaw of Josey Wales. A Missouri farmer just looking to live in peace and provide for his family is turned into a revenge-seeking killer after a group of Kansas Redlegs kill his wife and son, burn down his house, and leave him for dead.Warner released a Blu-ray Book of the movie just last week which makes for a perfect Father's Day gift, not to mention a perfect addition to anyone's Blu-ray collection.

Richard Harris, Manu Tupou, and Jean Gascon have the lead roles in this 1970s Western Drama that sees a wealthy Englishman captured by a Sioux tribe in America while he is on a hunting expedition. Paramount is bringing the movie to Blu-ray later this month, let's have a closer look...